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Breast lump
Alternative Names: Breast mass Home Care: Treatment of a breast lump depends on the cause. Solid breast lumps are often removed surgically, or at least a biopsy is taken. The biopsy is to check whether it is cancerous or not. Cysts can be drained. Breast infections require antibiotics. Text Continues Below For fibrocystic changes, birth control pills are often helpful. Other women are helped by: Avoiding caffeine and chocolate. Taking vitamin E, vitamin B complex, or evening primrose oil supplements. Limiting fat and increasing fiber in the diet. If breast cancer is diagnosed, most women receive a combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy. These options would be carefully assessed and thoroughly discussed with your doctor. Call your health care provider if: Call your doctor if: You find a new breast lump during your monthly self-exam. You have bruising on your breast but did not experience any injury. You have nipple discharge, especially if bloody or pinkish (blood tinged). The skin on your breast appears dimpled or wrinkled (like the peel of an orange). Your nipple is inverted (turned inward) but normally is not inverted. Also call if: You are a woman, 20 years or older, and want guidance on how to perform a breast self-examination. You are a woman 40-50 years old and have not had a mammogram in the past two years, or over age 50 and have not had a mammogram in the past year. What to expect at your health care provider's office: Page:  1 | 2 | 3 | Next >>